Accounting Clerk II

  • IA_MOCEN01 Catholic Health Initiatives - Iowa Corp
  • Loyola Medicine - Westchester Professional Building
  • 4mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. With its main campus at Loyola University Medical Center, Loyola Medicine is part of a comprehensive three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical CenterGottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital.  

If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of our communities, join the Loyola team as an Accounting Clerk and become Loyola Strong! 

What you’ll do:  

Loyola University Medical Center is seeking a detail-oriented and efficient individual to join our team in a payment posting role. The primary responsibility is to ensure timely and accurate application of patient and insurance payments. This role also supports the resolution of credit balances and contributes to the overall financial accuracy of patient accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Accurately apply payments, adjustments, and denials to patient accounts, ensuring invoice reconciliation within a 48-hour turnaround time.

  • Process, post, and reconcile Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) payments.

  • Contact insurance companies to clarify or obtain missing information related to payments.

  • Identify, investigate, and resolve credit balances and misapplied payments in a timely manner.

  • Initiate and generate refund requests to third-party payers and patients within designated timelines.

  • Collaborate with team members and leadership on additional projects and tasks as assigned by the Supervisor of Payment Posting.

We offer our Accounting Clerks:

  • Benefits from Day One  
  • DailyPay! Work today/Get paid today  
  • Tuition Reimbursement  
  • Career Development 
  • Referral Rewards  
  • Strong Team Culture  
  • Career Growth Opportunities  

What you’ll need for this job:  

Minimum Education:

Required: High School Diploma

Preferred: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education

Minimum Experience:

Required: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

Preferred: 3-5 years of previous job-related experience

Compensation:  

Pay Range: $16.49 - $24.44 per hour  

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.  

Trinity Health Benefits Summary  

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.